How to get from Lilydale to Ballarat by train?

From Lilydale to Ballarat by train

To get from Lilydale to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the LILYDALE train from Lilydale station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

175minA$13.84
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
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Leaves from Lilydale

Step by Step

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    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lilydale
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    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
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    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    58 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
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    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
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    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
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    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    89 min
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    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lilydale to Ballarat by train via LILYDALE, LILYDALE and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Lilydale to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the LILYDALE train from Lilydale station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

175minA$13.84
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Lilydale

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lilydale
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    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    58 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 6
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    89 min
  • 8
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lilydale to Ballarat

The distance between Lilydale, Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 153.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lilydale to Ballarat by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ballarat Central – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Lilydale

Lilydale is located at Lilydale, Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is Albert Hill Rd/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale).

Bus stations close to Lilydale:

  • Albert Hill Rd/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale)
  • Lilydale Post Office/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale)
  • Castella St/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale)

Public transport stations close to Ballarat, Ballarat Central

Ballarat is located at Ballarat, Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is Central Square Sc/Sturt St (Ballarat Central).

Train stations close to Ballarat:

  • Ballarat Station
  • Wendouree

Bus stations close to Ballarat:

  • Central Square Sc/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Dana St Ps/Doveton St S (Ballarat Central)
  • Armstrong St/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lilydale to Ballarat by train via LILYDALE, LILYDALE and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Lilydale to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the LILYDALE train from Lilydale station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

175minA$13.84
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Lilydale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lilydale
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    58 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 6
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    89 min
  • 8
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lilydale to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lilydale to Ballarat?

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Lilydale and Ballarat?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lilydale to Ballarat?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Lilydale in Lilydale to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Flinders Street station near Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lilydale to Ballarat by train?

    The total travel time between Lilydale in Lilydale and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by train is about 2 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lilydale to get to Ballarat?

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Lilydale in Lilydale.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lilydale and Ballarat?

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street station, which is closest to Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How much is the train fare from Lilydale to Ballarat?

    The ride from Lilydale to Ballarat costs A$13.84.

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